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Ohio Jewish chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1957-05-10

Ohio Jewish Chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1957-05-10, page 01

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Vol. 3B, No. 19
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1957
'4U Oavot'd to Amarican ^^ and Jawlth ld»ali
RABBI FOLKMAN HONORED BY ALMA MATER
DR. PILCH
To Speak Tuesday At Hebrew School
Dr. Judah Pilch, executive di¬ rector of the American Associa¬ tion for Jewish Education; will be guest speaker at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Columbus Hebrew School, Tues¬ day, 8:30 p. m, at the Jewish Center.
Dr. Pilch was Invited to' visit In connection with a forthcoming study of the Columbus Hebrew School. Topic of hia address will be "The Status of Jewish Edu¬ cation Today."
Dr. Pilch was formerly execu¬ tive director of the following as¬ sociations: '
Jewish Education Association, Rochester; Bronx Council for Jewish Education, Bronx; and Jewish Education Association of Essex County, Newark, N. J.
He Is a past president of the National Councii for Jewish Edu¬ cation and National Conference for Jewish Social Service. He has written extensively, In Hebrew and English, on Jewish education and Is one of the most prominent Jewish educators in America.
Following the address there will be an open discussion. Plefresh- ments will be served by the Ive- reeyoh-PTA.
IVINDING HOLLOW
SETTING FOR
MEETING
Brilliantly decorated Winding Hollow Country Club will bo the scene of the Qlosing meeting of the Rose E. Lazarus Sisterhood siiason Tuesday, 12:30 p. m.
Mrs. Isadore Topper and Danny Deeds, luncheon chairman, have planned the luncheon for the an¬ nual event.
Charge .for tho luncheon will be tZ.SO.
The telephone chairman, Mrs. Bert Rosenthal, and her vlco- chainrian, Mrs. Ed Baler, have been directing the phono com¬ mittee to call the entire member¬ ship for reservations. Anyone who has heen Inadvertently overlook¬ ed should contact Mrs. Rosenthal or Mrs. Baier to make reserva¬ tions for the luncheon.
The transportation committee, which was instituted in the fall, will bo fully mechanized for the affair. Anyone who does not have transportation to the club should contact Mrs. Cohen.
Mrs. Allen Gundcrsheimer Sr., past president, will Install the new board members and officers.
Mrs. Herman Ueberman. an¬ other past president, will give the opening prayer.
The program promises to be a most novel one with Mrs. Leonard Stem, fashion editor of WTVN, interviewing top-notch dress dor, signers in an intimate recording she made In New York. Mrs. Al¬ bert ailck will bring the details of the interview to life modeling examples of the art of those creators In a "Behind the Scenes with American Designers" pro¬ gram.
Mrs. Herbert Fenburr, presi¬ dent of the sisterhood, will pre¬ side over the business nieeting and will give some of the high¬ lights of the national convention, which she attended.
'MOTHERS IN ISRAEl ARE REMEMBERED
Wednesday, 8 p. m., at the Jew¬ ish Center, ts "Remember a Mother, in Israel for Mother's Day" at Pioneer Women's tax stomp party. The Pioneers' theme Is, "Join the Mother's c^hipaign and earn the blessing of an im¬ migrant mother under the care of Moctzet H&poalot In a new settlement."
The tax stamps will be a sym¬ bol of bond with a newly-arrived mother struggling to adjust to a new way of life In unfamiliar surroundings in the land of her adoption—Israel.
Patrons will be honored doubly by that gesture of solidarity with Pioneer Women's slater organi¬ zation, Moetzet Hapoalot, which Is on the Job in border settle¬ ments throughout Israel — giving a helping hand to the new moth¬ ers Juat arrived from Kgypt, Hun¬ gary and Eastern Europe.
The tax stamp party >vUl serve to demonstrate the sisterly inter¬ est of every mother in the new mother struggling to gain a foot¬ hold in her adopted country, Is¬ rael. "Honor thy mother by help¬ ing a mother in Israel" la the slogan of this concerted effort for Moetzet Hapoalot, which will reach its peak on Mother's Day; A prize will be given for the most stamps brought In, as well as other door prizes. Refresh^ mcnta will be served, with do* nations of $fi0 In tax stamps or $1.50 in cash.
For further information call the chairman, Mrs. Leo Cohen, BE. 1-8802, pr co-chairman, Mrs, Walter Levy. CL. 3-1583.
RECEIVES AWARD — Leo Yassenoff (left) is shown accepting a plaque "for distinguished community service," Presentation was made by Samuel Shlnbach <right), president of the United Jewlah Fund, during the Special Gifts dinner April 30 at Winding Hollow Country Club. Mr. Yassenoff was UJF campaign chairman in 1948 and '49. (Topy photo)
Leo Yassenoff is Honored By UJF
At^thc Winding Hollow Special Gifts dinner April 30, Leo Yas¬ senoff was singled out for special honors for his many years of United Jewish Fund campaign service. Samuel Shlnbach, president of the UJFr presented Mr. Yassenoff with a plaque on which were inscribed In words the exemplary performance, dedication and serv¬ ice which Mr. Yassenoff has rendered to the Fund.
Mr. Yassenoff has been campaign chairman for the years of 1948 and 1949, when the highest campaign achievement In Columbus history had been attained. That was due largely, to hts vigorous leadership. Over the succeeding years he has continued to partici¬ pate annually In the Fund drive.
Mr. Yassenoff has long been identified with community interests such as the Jewish Center, B'nai B'rith Hlllel Foundation at Ohio State University, and other ^jcommunal endeavors. He has been a member of the United Jewish Fund Board for many years.
In his response, Mr. Yassenoff pointed out that service to the community te something which reaps dividends to the individual above and beyond whatever contribution Is made to the strength and development of the community. He was pleased to have been hon¬ ored and expressed the desire to continue In the service of the com¬ munity for many more years to come.
MRa GODOFSKV
To Be Reinstalled At Agudas Aehim
A big afternoon is in store for members of Agudas Achim Sister- hod at the final meeting of the year Tuesday, In the social hall of the synagogue.
It will be the annual installa¬ tion luncheon meeting and will start at 12:80 p. m.
Mrs. Martin H. Godofsky, who has Just completed a most signi¬ ficant year in the annals of the Sisterhood, will be reinstalled as president for the coming term of 1967-fi8.
Rabbi S. W. Rubenstein, spirit¬ ual leader of the synagogue, will be the installing officer.
In addition to the luncheon, which la being prepared by Mra, Albert Beim and her co-chairman, Mrs. Lewis Block and Mrs. Jos¬ eph Topolosky, the program for the afternoon, as arranged by Mrs. Nathan Nedelman, chalr- (c«ntlBii«<| pn pogs 8)
'Freedom Fair' May 20 By B'nai B'rith Women
City-wide attendance Is anticipated for the "Freedom Fair" at the Jewish Center Monday, May 20, 9:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m., under auspices of the Antl-Defnmatlon League Committee of Zion Chapter, B'nal B'rith Women, In co-operation with ADL regional office in Cblumbua.
Program chairmen of church and civic groups have indicated their intention of attending the unique program-planning forum on human relations. According to Mrs. Philip Brad
PRESENTATION TO
BE MADE ON
MAY 25
Dr. Jerome D.' Polkrnan, rabbi of Temple Israel, haa been ad¬ vised by Dr. Nelson Giueck, presi¬ dent of Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion, Cin¬ cinnati, that the faculty and Board of Governors have taken action to confer the honorary de¬ gree of Doctor of Divinity upon him at the 73Td graduation ex¬ ercises at the Plum St. "Temple in Cincinnati Saturday, May 26.
Dr. Folkman was ordained at the Hebrew Union College In 1931 and received the earned degree of Bachelor of Hebrew Letters there in 1928. He served as a member of the Board df Governors pf \^e College from 1962 to 1956.
Other degrees held by Dr. Folk- man are the Bachelor of Arts, which he received from the Uni¬ versity of Cincinnati in 1928, and the Doctor of Philosophy, which he received from Ohio State Uni¬ versity in 1953.
During the course ot his pro¬ fessional career in Michigan and Ohio, Dr. Folkman has received a number of distinctions and ci¬ tations, including the Gold Key of the Junior Chamber of Com¬ merce, Grand Rapids, Mich., with citation as "Outstanding Citi¬ zen in Greuwi Rapids under 36 Yeara of Ago," in 1939,
Five years later, he received the Forney W. Clement Memorial Award of the Michigan District of Klwanls International, with the citation "In recognition of outstanding service to his com munlty In 1944."
He was inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta, National Socioligi col Honorary Society, In 1950. Currently, Dr. Folkman Is chair man of the Committee on Mar riage, Family and Home, of the Central Conference of American rabbis, and has served on the boards of a number of local and state organizations.
He is now a member of the Board of Directors of the Com munlty Chest of Columbus and Franklin County and also of the Columbus Hospital Federation.
He is the author ot two books, "The Cup of Life," published by the Jonathan David Co., New York City, in 1955, and "Design for Jewish Living," published by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations in the same yoar. He is altib known through ar¬ ticles In scholarly journals and popular magazines as well as for his presentations by radio and television.
Dr. and Mrs. Folkman reside at 2538 Maryland Ave., and are the parents of two sons, Moses Judah of the Harvard Medical School, and David Hillel, Harvard Col¬ lege, and one daughter, Joy, of Wellesley College.
Men's Club Guest Thursday Night
Ernest G. Frltsche, noted Co¬ lumbus builder and civic leader, will be the featured speaker at the Tifereth Israel Men's Cluh meeting Thursday, 8:30 p. m., in social hall of the temple.
Mr. Frltsche will speak on his recent trip to Russia, which Was made in June, 1956, as part of the Cultural and Technical Exchange program co-sponsored by the U. S. (3<5vernment and the Nat¬ ional Association of Home Build¬ ers.
Mr. Frltsche is a recognized leader In adequate housing de¬ velopment for minority groups In slum clearance and la currently director and member of the ex¬ ecutive comnfltt'ce of the National Association ot Home Builders.
Election of officers and board members for the coming year will be held, thus making It doubly Imperative that all members at¬ tend. The communitjv ts Invited, as well as families of members.
Refreshments will be served.
MAJ. LARRABEE TO SPEAK THURSDAY
MaJ. Jack M. Larrabee, who was aelected to explain the Presi¬ dent's Mutual Serial Inspection Plan (Operation Open Skies) at the United 'Nations, will be guest speaker at Temple Israel Bro-' therhood's final dinner meeting Thursday, 6;30 p. m.
In addition to discussing bis work as commander of the Re¬ connaissance Technical Squadron at Lockbourne Ajr Force Base, Maj. Larrabee will explain how an open skies policy could work. This is the policy Pres. Elsen¬ hower exploded at the Geneva Conference last year.
Maj. Larrabee saw service dur¬ ing World War H and the Kor¬ ean War. He has been awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal with three bronze stars; the Korean Service medal with . (continued oa p»KO 3)
ley, chairman of the ADL Com¬ mittee for the Chapter, great In¬ terest hcLS been evinced by lead¬ ers of many women's groups In the city, and reservations con¬ tinue to mount for the^ all-day demonstration of programs and resources in our local community for human relations presentations to their memberships.
Cost of registration will be $1.25. to Include a luncheon aerved by members of the ADL Commit¬ tee, Interested and active in the planning for the event, a "first" for Columbus.
Kits containing program ma¬ terials will be given each par¬ ticipant, and In addition to dem¬ onstrations of the use of such material An pr<?gramming, ex¬ hibits and other visual aids will be employed, to make of "Free¬ dom Fair** an opportunity for civic, religious, educational and fraternal organizations to par¬ ticipate in the worth-while en¬ deavor.
Mra. Irving Kflssoy. CI. 2-4703, la reservations chairman, for "Freedom Fair."
Gov. McKeldin Will Visit Columbus
Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin, distinguished Governor of Mary¬ land and prominent in national political affairs, will visit Co¬ lumbus Monday, June 10, and apeak that evening as guest of honor at a "Ninth Anniversary of Israel" dinner In the Victorian Room of the Deshler-Hllton
William L. Goodman and Dr. Ivan Gilbert, leaders of the Is¬ rael Bond campaign, sponsor of the event, announced that Leon¬ ard J. Stern, prominent in com¬ munity and plvlc activities, has accepted the chairmanship of ar¬ rangements for Gov. McKeldln's dinner.
Mrs. Sherman Sharweli, long active In behalf of Israel. Is taking the lead In organizing womens' participation In plana centering around Gov. McKeldln's visit here.
Elected to tho governorship In 1964 for the third straight time by the largest majority ever given
GOV. McKELDIN
any candidate for that office. McKeldin had previously served tor five yeara as Mayor of Balti¬ more, in which post he Instituted many significant civic reforms and Improvements.
A frequent visitor to Israel, Gov. McKeldin made first hand observations and studies of Is¬ rael's campaign to absorb new¬ comers and her struggles to a- chleve economic freedom.
McKeldjn's eloquence, convic¬ tion and rare ability as a nation¬ al advocate for what he saw and experienced in Israel la universal¬ ly recognized.
He waa recently selected first president of the American-Israel Friendship Society, an organlisa- tlon composed of national leaders in the fields of business edfif-; cation, labor, fine arts and potl-^ tics. In 1^8 and 1940 he was chairman of Brotherhood Week for the National Conference of Christiana and Jews.

2/\^ Serving Colmnbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community \^AS
jui;,
"103W.03V ?_i
£
Vol. 3B, No. 19
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1957
'4U Oavot'd to Amarican ^^ and Jawlth ld»ali
RABBI FOLKMAN HONORED BY ALMA MATER
DR. PILCH
To Speak Tuesday At Hebrew School
Dr. Judah Pilch, executive di¬ rector of the American Associa¬ tion for Jewish Education; will be guest speaker at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Columbus Hebrew School, Tues¬ day, 8:30 p. m, at the Jewish Center.
Dr. Pilch was Invited to' visit In connection with a forthcoming study of the Columbus Hebrew School. Topic of hia address will be "The Status of Jewish Edu¬ cation Today."
Dr. Pilch was formerly execu¬ tive director of the following as¬ sociations: '
Jewish Education Association, Rochester; Bronx Council for Jewish Education, Bronx; and Jewish Education Association of Essex County, Newark, N. J.
He Is a past president of the National Councii for Jewish Edu¬ cation and National Conference for Jewish Social Service. He has written extensively, In Hebrew and English, on Jewish education and Is one of the most prominent Jewish educators in America.
Following the address there will be an open discussion. Plefresh- ments will be served by the Ive- reeyoh-PTA.
IVINDING HOLLOW
SETTING FOR
MEETING
Brilliantly decorated Winding Hollow Country Club will bo the scene of the Qlosing meeting of the Rose E. Lazarus Sisterhood siiason Tuesday, 12:30 p. m.
Mrs. Isadore Topper and Danny Deeds, luncheon chairman, have planned the luncheon for the an¬ nual event.
Charge .for tho luncheon will be tZ.SO.
The telephone chairman, Mrs. Bert Rosenthal, and her vlco- chainrian, Mrs. Ed Baler, have been directing the phono com¬ mittee to call the entire member¬ ship for reservations. Anyone who has heen Inadvertently overlook¬ ed should contact Mrs. Rosenthal or Mrs. Baier to make reserva¬ tions for the luncheon.
The transportation committee, which was instituted in the fall, will bo fully mechanized for the affair. Anyone who does not have transportation to the club should contact Mrs. Cohen.
Mrs. Allen Gundcrsheimer Sr., past president, will Install the new board members and officers.
Mrs. Herman Ueberman. an¬ other past president, will give the opening prayer.
The program promises to be a most novel one with Mrs. Leonard Stem, fashion editor of WTVN, interviewing top-notch dress dor, signers in an intimate recording she made In New York. Mrs. Al¬ bert ailck will bring the details of the interview to life modeling examples of the art of those creators In a "Behind the Scenes with American Designers" pro¬ gram.
Mrs. Herbert Fenburr, presi¬ dent of the sisterhood, will pre¬ side over the business nieeting and will give some of the high¬ lights of the national convention, which she attended.
'MOTHERS IN ISRAEl ARE REMEMBERED
Wednesday, 8 p. m., at the Jew¬ ish Center, ts "Remember a Mother, in Israel for Mother's Day" at Pioneer Women's tax stomp party. The Pioneers' theme Is, "Join the Mother's c^hipaign and earn the blessing of an im¬ migrant mother under the care of Moctzet H&poalot In a new settlement."
The tax stamps will be a sym¬ bol of bond with a newly-arrived mother struggling to adjust to a new way of life In unfamiliar surroundings in the land of her adoption—Israel.
Patrons will be honored doubly by that gesture of solidarity with Pioneer Women's slater organi¬ zation, Moetzet Hapoalot, which Is on the Job in border settle¬ ments throughout Israel — giving a helping hand to the new moth¬ ers Juat arrived from Kgypt, Hun¬ gary and Eastern Europe.
The tax stamp party >vUl serve to demonstrate the sisterly inter¬ est of every mother in the new mother struggling to gain a foot¬ hold in her adopted country, Is¬ rael. "Honor thy mother by help¬ ing a mother in Israel" la the slogan of this concerted effort for Moetzet Hapoalot, which will reach its peak on Mother's Day; A prize will be given for the most stamps brought In, as well as other door prizes. Refresh^ mcnta will be served, with do* nations of $fi0 In tax stamps or $1.50 in cash.
For further information call the chairman, Mrs. Leo Cohen, BE. 1-8802, pr co-chairman, Mrs, Walter Levy. CL. 3-1583.
RECEIVES AWARD — Leo Yassenoff (left) is shown accepting a plaque "for distinguished community service," Presentation was made by Samuel Shlnbach